160 Charles Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$235,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,215
Sq Ft
$193
Price/Sq Ft
0.98
Acres
1951
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
88
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 28, 2011 • MLS# 71293688 Copied! • Updated Jan 27, 2012

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $269,900
Final Sale Price: $235,000
Difference: $34,900 (-12.9%)
Performance Metrics
87.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
88
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $222
Sale $/sq ft: $193
This property sold for $193 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 88 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$193/sq ft
Area Median
$402/sq ft
Difference
52.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Priced below assessed value, this home is truly a diamond in the rough. Convenient to 93/128, Killam School and shopping. On over a 40,000 sq. ft. wooded lot, this ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fireplaced living room, playroom in basement and screened in sun porch.

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Property History

Market Insights

70.6%
Price Range
89
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71471183
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Previously Sold
Jun 21, 2013
$799,900
MLS #71471183
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Sold
Jan 27, 2012
$235,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 89
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Listed for Sale
Sep 28, 2011
$254,900
Original listing
Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $4,838 $350,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,838
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$350,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1951
Living Area 1,215 sq ft
Lot Size 0.98 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $4,838
Assessed Value $350,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures The Deed Does Not Reflect Land That Was Sold To The Town Back In 1965.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 89 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1951
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,215 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1951
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Shopping, Highway Access
School District
Reading School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
↓ 5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
0.6 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
0.6 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.9 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.7 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.2 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Lynnfield Middle School
2.4 mi | #58 of 352 | Score: 55.5
Improved 34 spots from last year
-2.7 below state avg
698 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.6 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

160 Charles Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Office Phone 781-245-4151
Agent MLS ID B0485513
Office MLS ID BB5999
Listing Data Updated Jan 27, 2012 2:04 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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